The Liberty County School System technology department has implemented a program, Technology Teacher of the Month, to recognize teachers who exemplify the integration of technology in the classroom. Since 2008, this program has motivated teachers to incorporate technology into their lessons. With numerous technology tools available to teachers, students are able to learn about different content areas in a variety of settings.

The Walker Middle School FBLA members attended a region leadership conference Jan. 20 at Wayne County High School. Thirty-seven students attended and several won awards. The winning students will move on to compete at the state leadership conference March 4 in Macon.

Liberty County High School is having after-school tutoring for students who will take the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Sessions will continue through March. Each session runs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

Joseph Martin Elementary students and teachers have been growing plants from seeds in the school's greenhouse. The greenhouse received a Bright Ideas grant from Coastal Electric, which was applied for by teacher Vicki Funston.

First Presbyterian Christian Academy's yearbook staff and student council hosted Winterfest on Dec. 11 to raise money for the school and student organizations. The event, which drew a large crowd, included concerts, festival games, crafts and vendors who traveled from as far as Albany and Atlanta to set up shop.

COCHRAN - Middle Georgia College Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Ellen Wilson recently announced that Lana Ruyack from Liberty County was named to the dean's list and honored for scholastic achievement during MGC's fall 2010 semester.